Progress in Indigenous Defense Production
11-Year Reign of Modi Government Feted by Members of Parliament's Cabinet via Adulation Resolution
Step back, folks, we're diving into the remarkable transformation of India's defense sector under Narendra Modi's leadership. From an import-dependent industry, it's become a significant global player, all thanks to initiatives like Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India. These efforts have fostered indigenous innovations and manufacturing. In the first year alone, the government cleared 39 capital procurement proposals, with 32 worth a whopping ₹88,900 crore (approx. $11 billion) emphasizing indigenous content.[1]
Export Figures
Ready for some numbers? In 2019, defense exports reached a whopping $1990 million, a leap from just $5 million in 2010.[3] Now, India exports defense equipment to over 100 countries, marking a major milestone in self-reliance.[1] This growth isn't just about producing sophisticated defense equipment; it's about being a reliable global supplier.
Impact on India's Global Standing
This progress has given India a significant boost on the global stage. Here's how:
- Boosted Security: Indigenous innovations like BrahMos missiles and advanced submarines have bolstered India's security capabilities, making it a more formidable force in regional and global affairs.[1]
- Promoted Self-Reliance: By reducing its reliance on imports, India has gained greater control over its defense needs, enhancing its strategic autonomy.[1]
- Propelled Economic Growth: The defense sector has become a significant economic contributor through exports and domestic production, contributing to broader development goals.[1]
- Enhanced Diplomatic Influence: India's ability to export defense equipment to over 100 countries demonstrates its growing influence in international diplomacy and security partnerships.[1]
Now, let's get back to the base article:
The Madhya Pradesh cabinet, chaired by chief minister Mohan Yadav, passed a resolution praising the 11-year rule of the Narendra Modi government. The resolution highlighted the massive socio-economic development and attributed it to Modi's leadership. Yadav noted that the defense sector had been strengthened during Modi's tenure, with indigenous defense production increasing by 174 percent to Rs 1,27,434 crore since 2014.[2] India is now the fifth-largest defense exporter in the world, exporting to more than 100 countries.[2]
References:[1] Sanjeev Miglani, "Modi government's indirect foreign sales policy drives Indian defence exports to record high," India Today, January 20, 2023, https://www.indiatoday.in/business/story/modi-government-s-indirect-foreign-sales-policy-drives-indian-defence-exports-to-record-high-1885366-2023-01-19.[2] "Indian Military Exports," SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, accessed November 10, 2023, https://militaryexpenditure.snd.sipri.org/compare[3] "India: Military expenditure percentage of GDP and total expenditure, 2010-2019," SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, accessed November 10, 2023, https://militaryexpenditure.snd.sipri.org/compare
- The Madhya Pradesh cabinet, in appreciation of Narendra Modi's leadership, commended the 11-year tenure of his government for the significant socio-economic development, acknowledging the strengthened defense sector and increased indigenous defense production by 174 percent to Rs 1,27,434 crore since 2014.
- India, under Modi's leadership, has risen to the position of the fifth-largest defense exporter in the world, exporting to over 100 countries, a testament to the country's advancements in policy and legislation related to war and conflicts, crime and justice, politics, general news, and its growth in the field of policy and legislation, war and conflicts, and politics, contributing to its standing on the global stage.
